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Latin American StudiesFull Time Faculty: Paul Dosh (Political Science), Galo González (Hispanic and Latin American Studies), Leland Guyer (Hispanic and Latin American Studies), David Chioni Moore# (International Studies), Raymond Robertson# (Director, Economics), Joëlle Vitiello# (French) # Designates steering committee members Deriving from Western and non-Western traditions, Latin America is defined by multiple historical and cultural processes, socio-economic paths, and political trajectories. The Latin American studies program at Macalester College acknowledges the complexity that comes from the region's pre-Columbian past; centuries of colonial domination; and national identities constructed out of indigenous, African and European cultural elements. It also acknowledges the changing role of Latin America within the context of world order. The interconnectedness of disciplines and the variety of approaches that define the Latin American studies program at Macalester are fundamental to the breadth and depth of comprehension that is important in an increasingly complex world. The program provides excellent preparation for graduate studies, professional careers, and personal enrichment. The fourteen-course major, described below, encompasses multiple dimensions and educational opportunities ranging from interdisciplinary as well as disciplinary formation to global, international and transnational perspectives; and providing breadth across both the social sciences and the humanities as well as language training, study abroad, and an integrative capstone experience. General Distribution RequirementLatin American Studies 141, 245, and 341 count toward the general distribution requirement in social science. Latin American Studies 307 and 436 count toward the general distribution requirement in humanities. General Education RequirementsCourses that meet the general education requirements in writing, quantitative thinking, internationalism and multiculturalism will be posted on the Registrar's web page in advance of registration for each semester. Additional information regarding the general distribution requirement and the general education requirements can be found in the graduation requirements section of this catalog. Honors Program:The Latin American studies program participates in the honors program. Eligibility requirements, application procedures, and specific project expectations are available from either the Latin American studies program office or the Dean of Academic Programs. Major Concentration:Students plan their major, which consists of fourteen courses, in close consultation with a program faculty advisor. All majors must complete the following: II. Area Study—6 courses Six courses with primary Latin American content chosen from any department or program. Students may elect one of two patterns: either four courses in the social sciences and two in the humanities, or the reverse. At least two of the six courses must be advanced seminars. A list of available courses will be announced at registration. III. Study Abroad—3 courses Majors must complete one semester of study abroad on a program approved by the Latin American studies steering committee. At least three courses from this experience must significantly confront Latin American themes and issues and two of these can be applied to fulfill the social science or humanities track requirements for the major. IV. Capstone—2 courses Latin American Studies 488 or a qualified independent study. V. Language Competency in Spanish to the level of Hispanic Studies 305. Students who arrive at Macalester already competent at this level must achieve competence either in French to the level of 204 or in Portuguese to the level of 330. VI. Curricular Overlap Due to the high degree of potential overlap between major plans in Latin American studies and international studies, students seeking to complete both majors must list, on each plan, at least six courses that do not appear on the other plan. Topics Courses194, 294, 394, 494 Occasional courses on Latin American topics offered from time to time by program and visiting Latin American studies faculty. To be announced at registration. (4 credits)
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